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Since 1992, SynTerra has provided a supportive, flexible workplace for employees. We encourage collaboration, challenge one another, and cultivate meaningful partnerships and friendships with our clients. At SynTerra, you are empowered and supported to pursue your professional passion.

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If your skills and interests align with one or more of these openings, please consider applying. If you don’t see a fit, no worries. We’re always on the lookout for top talent, so we encourage you to fill out a general application below.

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SynTerra Corp – General Application

Senior Civil Engineer - Greenville, SC

Location: South Carolina

SynTerra is seeking an experienced licensed Civil or Mining Engineer with expertise in solid waste, water & wastewater, or mining engineering. In this role, you’ll lead diverse projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality results for our clients across multiple industries.

This is a client-facing position where you’ll manage teams, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive real impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships.
  • Manage projects through all phases: proposal, planning, implementation, and close-out.
  • Build and lead project teams, assigning roles and ensuring proper resource allocation.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Review and approve project deliverables for quality and compliance.
  • Prepare and review proposals, PCRs, and monthly invoices.
  • Handle administrative tasks including weekly timesheets, expense reports, and approvals at designated thresholds.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mining Engineering (or related discipline).
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state (desired).
  • 10+ years of professional engineering experience, with prior project management and business development responsibility.
  • Consulting experience strongly preferred; pulp & paper industry experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and provide effective engineering solutions.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
    • Solid waste landfill design, construction, and operations
    • Waste handling or beneficial reuse of residuals (pulp & paper)
    • Stormwater/wastewater impoundment design, construction, and inspections
    • Environmental compliance (solid waste, stormwater, oil pollution control)
    • Remediation projects in industrial settings
    • Water and wastewater permitting and management systems
    • Creative, practical problem-solving for complex challenges

    Why SynTerra?

    At SynTerra, this is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact. We value our people and provide a professional environment where your expertise helps shape solutions for our clients and communities.  We invest in our people with a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Accident and critical illness plans
  • 4% 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
  • Flexible work-life balance
  • Technology stipend
  • Professional development opportunities
  • And more!

We welcome all qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SynTerra is committed to an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotions, benefits, and more—are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by law.

SynTerra Employment Application

Project Hydrogeologist/Scientist - Greenville, SC

SynTerra is looking for a qualified Project Hydrogeologist/Scientist who can offer our clients their expertise. This position requires 2-4 years of experience with groundwater flow and transport modeling; environmental sampling, assessment, and remediation; or other relevant areas of expertise and experience in an applicable discipline. This position requires the ability to work independently on specific tasks and in collaboration with clients and other environmental professionals. The position requires the ability to work in an outdoor environment and to travel.

What You’ll Do

  • Constructing numerical fate and transport models (MODFLOW/MT3DMS/MODPATH) to characterize and quantify groundwater flow patterns and mobile constituent transport processes.
  • Evaluating complex geologic and hydrogeologic systems using various tools and methodologies.
  • Assisting in the design and optimization of monitoring programs and engineered systems including landfills, drainage channels, stability features, and groundwater remedial systems.
  • Preparing and performing technical reviews of reports on groundwater modeling, groundwater monitoring, site characterization, risk assessment, permit application, and remediation.
  • Preparing a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from coworkers, files, and other sources.
  • Using varied and advanced functions of “office suite automation” to include diagramming, e-mail, GIS, presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of outputs from the automation listed in a professional and timely manner.
  • Coordinating with leadership on business development, project management, and proposal writing.
  • Demonstrating willingness to travel throughout our market area for field work, as necessary.

 What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, hydrology, environmental science, engineering (environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering), or related field. Master’s degree or Doctorate degree greatly preferred.
  • Software proficiency (including but not limited to): GMS, GW Vistas, Surfer, Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Pro, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience in flow and transport modeling
  • 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER trained a plus

Physical & Work Environment

  • Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings in environments ranging from climate controlled office space to foul weather, heat, and rain.
  • May sit or stand for several hours at a time and climb inclines (terrains, ladders, etc.).
  • Required to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment.

Why SynTerra?

At SynTerra, this is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact. We value our people and provide a professional environment where your expertise helps shape solutions for our clients and communities.  We invest in our people with a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Accident and critical illness plans
  • 4% 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
  • Flexible work-life balance
  • Technology stipend
  • Professional development opportunities
  • And more!

We welcome all qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SynTerra is committed to an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotions, benefits, and more—are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by law.

SynTerra Employment Application

Licensed Mining Engineer - Lexington, KY

Location: Kentucky

SynTerra is seeking an experienced licensed Mining Engineer to bring technical expertise and innovative solutions to our clients. This role requires a balance of independent project work, client collaboration, and teamwork with fellow engineering and environmental professionals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of engineering experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in both office and field settings.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct engineering analyses, develop designs, and support preparation of construction drawings.
  • Manage and execute multiple tasks across various projects.
  • Participate in field work and occasional travel to client sites.
  • Document and follow through on professional commitments, coordinate meetings, and manage project schedules.
  • Leverage advanced office software to create, edit, and deliver professional documents and presentations.
  • Interpret site data, construction plans, historical references, and investigations to deliver accurate project documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory representatives.

 What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining (or Civil) Engineering preferred, other engineering fields considered. Most clients served from this office are in the Mining Industry.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience in environmental consulting is a plus.
  • Knowledge of CAD, and/or GIS programs a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel overnight occasionally.

Physical & Work Environment

  • Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods.
  • Work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty, noisy, or weather-exposed environments.
  • Sit or stand for long durations; climb inclines and ladders as needed.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, and adjustable focus.

Why SynTerra?

At SynTerra, this is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact. We value our people and provide a professional environment where your expertise helps shape solutions for our clients and communities.  We invest in our people with a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Accident and critical illness plans
  • 4% 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
  • Flexible work-life balance
  • Technology stipend
  • Professional development opportunities
  • And more!

We welcome all qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SynTerra is committed to an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotions, benefits, and more—are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by law.

SynTerra Employment Application

 

Benefits that make a difference

SynTerra enhances competitive salaries with benefits that prioritize your financial, physical, and personal well-being. We believe in the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance, and our employees recognize that their personal and family lives are a top priority. Here are some of the benefits that SynTerra offers:

Health and wellness benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Family and medical leave
  • Monthly wellness focus
  • 100% paid Employee Assistance Program

Financial benefits

  • 401K (with company match)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Merit-based bonuses
  • Employee-referral bonus program
  • Flexible spending and health savings options

Professional benefits

  • Remote and hybrid work options
  • Flexible working hours
  • Continuing education
  • Professional development
  • 10 paid holidays per year

SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer

Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.